Brushes and a Vase

This vase was handmade by a former professor, and given to me to be used as a brush holder. The brushes were handmade by an artist friend. They go together very well, and it is a privilege to be able to use them.

Leon Engelen

Just finished artist Leon Engelen's book "Observant Eyes." Mr. Engelen is a truly remarkable artist, and I would highly recommend his book to any artist interested in working with oil paint http://www.engelen.com/shop/book.htm . The book contains a lesson, and is mainly a compilation of close up pictures of his works. The photos are an education in themselves.

His website is packed with wonderful information http://www.engelen.com/, and his Youtube videos are quite inspirational:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKbxjhzrlH0&feature=player_embedded,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN3wzAD25kw,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phywUb9fB4c&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL429AE79C2861E6DD,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNEBzI8GmfU,